2855 Cropsey Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06924-0047Map
Owner of record: Nicholas J Cascone J
2855 Cropsey Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nicholas J Cascone J. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 89
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 11
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 89
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of car rubber tires obstructed drop ladder at fire escape at building south yard
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material combustible material, car rubber tires obstructed at building south at fire escape
Apr 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at door at building entrance
Apr 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of airconditioning unit installed at window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at building south at fire escape
Apr 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Apr 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes two airconditioning units protruding window sill more than 4.5 inches at building south at fire escape, 3rd story
Apr 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1r, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1r, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1r, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1r, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1r, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Feb 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at building entrance door
Feb 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1r, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Feb 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick stand device at building entrance door
Jan 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 9, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 16, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 21, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar and brick arch at exterior wall above building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 9, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 4, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 8, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 18, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall
Sep 16, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records: at the time of inspection, observed basement level occupied and in use a tire/auto shop, with rear and side yar
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit: at the time of inspection, observes basement level in use a tire/auto shop. at right side of tire shop, an approximately 20 feet rolldown gate installed enclosing side yard used for stora
Oct 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed at exp's 1&4 erected/installed 4 non-illuminated awning/business signs reads (1) "rangers tire shop" (2) "hand car wash detaling" (3) "viola homing pigeon club" (4) "aa all above roofing and waterproof
Nov 6, 2025
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit.work noted:installed 20'high(approx)steel roll down gate @ driveway entrance.installed shed @rear approx 20'long x 15'highcreated wood carport attached to shed 15'high x 15'long.rem:obtain all
Apr 28, 2014 · Penalty $100
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occuapncy #72274 of 1933 and states from: 2 car private garage to: salesoffices for auto dismentler business. remedy: discontinue illegal use on obtain a
Apr 21, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #137337 of 1953 and states from: store & 1 family dwelling at basement & ordianry use at cellar. to: storage of dismantled auto parts at baseme
Apr 21, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 25, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 5, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 5, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 5, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,872 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 313
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 6924 / 47
- Assessed value
- $209,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318092, last renewed Jan 19, 2011.
Questions about 2855 Cropsey Avenue
Who owns 2855 Cropsey Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nicholas J Cascone J.
Does 2855 Cropsey Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.
Is 2855 Cropsey Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 2855 Cropsey Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2855 Cropsey Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.